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St Louis in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in St Louis in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for St Louis, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in St Louis in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit St Louis in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 57 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in St Louis;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-17°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Louis has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in St Louis in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Louis for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +45°F.

Is St Louis warm or cold in December?

St Louis is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in St Louis, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in St Louis in December

St Louis weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+45°F+41°F
Min. temperature
0°F-17°F-17°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+75°F+72°F
Rainfall
86 mm57 mm43 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%74%73%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
977
Cloudy days
91212
Rainy days
1075
Snowy days
157

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 86 mm to 57 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 7 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in St Louis in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in St Louis is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 81 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
St Louis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 9 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in St Louis.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in St Louis?

This is the weather in St Louis in December 2023:
1 December
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+56°F
2 December
☁️
+50°F
3 December
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+53°F
4 December
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+46°F
5 December
☀️
+47°F
6 December
☁️
+48°F
7 December
☀️
+66°F
8 December
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+60°F
9 December
☀️
+60°F
10 December
☁️
+47°F
11 December
☀️
+51°F
12 December
☀️
+51°F
13 December
☀️
+50°F
14 December
☀️
+58°F
15 December
☀️
+62°F
16 December
🌧️
+52°F
17 December
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+48°F
18 December
☀️
+39°F
19 December
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+42°F
20 December
☀️
+55°F
21 December
☀️
+58°F
22 December
🌧️
+54°F
23 December
☁️
+60°F
24 December
☀️
+65°F
25 December
☁️
+60°F
26 December
☁️
+48°F
27 December
🌧️
+43°F
28 December
🌨️
+42°F
29 December
🌨️
+40°F
30 December
☀️
+49°F
31 December
☁️
+44°F
In December 2023 St Louis had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how St Louis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in St Louis in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 666 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1575 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Louis in December:

Is December a good time to visit St Louis?

It’s always a good time to visit St Louis, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in St Louis in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is St Louis rainy in December?

St Louis is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in St Louis in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Louis in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in St Louis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St Louis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.